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Faithful carry the statue of Our Lady of Fatima at Fatima shrine, in Fatima, on May 12, 2017.Two of the three child shepherds who reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Fatima, Portugal, one century ago, will be declared saints on May 13, 2017 by Pope Francis.The canonisation of Jacinta and Francisco Marto will take place during the Argentinian pontiff’s visit to a Catholic shrine visited by millions of pilgrims every year. / AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images)

The Pope prayed and blessed candles at the Chapel of the Apparitions to mark the centenary of Fatima

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Neil D'Aguiar is School Chaplain and RE Teacher, and has worked at the School for 15 years. He helps run the school Chaplaincy, organises charity events, is a big fan of the NFL - and takes school trips to NFL games in the UK.